Barbell massage apparatus

Abstract

In combination with a barbell having a cylindrical surface, wherein an improvement is disclosed that includes a barbell massage apparatus with a spherical member defining an exterior massage-contact surface and at least two arms extending away from the exterior massage-contact surface that respectively flank two sides of the cylindrical surface of the barbell and retain the barbell massage apparatus thereon, wherein the at least two arms at least partially define a U-shaped channel with the cylindrical surface of the barbell disposed therein.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 243,368 filed Oct. 19, 2015, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to massaging apparatuses, and, more particularly, relates to a barbell massage apparatus.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Massaging has been used over the centuries to relieve various muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue problems. The massaging, kneading, and pressing of muscles fibers modifies and manipulates the muscle tissue that benefits the muscles, the nerves, health of the muscle tissue due to improved blood circulation, removal of waste material from the muscle and connective tissues, and improvement in human body motion and movement. Accordingly, numerous devices are known in the art for massaging the human body.[0004]The fibrous tissue that encloses and separates muscle layers is identified as myofas...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a barbell massage apparatus that overcomes the disadvantages of previous devices. It includes a spherical member with a massage-contact surface and at least two arms that extend away from the surface and retain the barbell in place without needing external support forces. The arms have an inner surface that defines a U-shaped channel that frictionally retains the cylindrical surface of the barbell without needing external support forces. The apparatus may also include a magnet to produce a magnetic field to retain the barbell in place without needing external non-magnetic support forces. The spherical member may have a hollow core and a different material than the outer layer to achieve better massage results. The apparatus may also have a spherical member sleeve that defines a second exterior massage-contact surface and includes massage projections. The invention provides a better barbell massage apparatus for improving massage efficiency and comfort.

Problems solved by technology

Trigger points can be latent, causing stiffness, posture distortion, and motion and movement restriction.

Furthermore, these trigger points can result in restricted blood flow through and around the muscle in that vicinity of the trigger point.

That blood flow restriction produces significant pain, restricted motion and disability in a person.

However, these therapies can be expensive.

Unfortunately, particularly for deep tissue massages, the amount of force sometimes required to apply a sufficient amount of pressure to muscle tissue is more than some people are able to provide on their own.

In addition, massage treatment may also be too expensive for some patients to rely upon for a sufficient length of time to address adequately the myofascial pain suffered by the patient or oneself.

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